One of the easiest over-the-counter ways to relieve the painful symptoms of constipation is through the use of a laxative – a medicine that can either soften the stool in a person’s GI tract or stimulate the lower bowel to push out stool that may be stuck. There are...

SIBO, or Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth, is an illness that causes great discomfort in the abdominal area from the release of gasses caused by “bad” bacteria in the gut. Although diagnosing SIBO is still not quite as accurate as doctors would like, a new test...

Have you ever noticed that in times of intense stress, such as a change in career or the loss of a loved one, your gut tends to give you uncomfortable cramps, diarrhea, constipation, or the constant need to use the toilet? You may be experiencing Irritable Bowel...